Since 2001, this contest has encouraged artists to write on music-related topics and come forward with music-related poems, short stories, essays, and song lyrics they have written which might have otherwise gone unnoticed. The winning entries are published in a bi-annual anthology, "The Art of Music – A Collection of Writings". Portions of the proceeds […]
Win $50,000 Grand Prize worth of cash, cool music gear from Sony, Steinberg, Ibanez Guitars, Audio-Technica and more! Winning songs will receive airplay on a nationally syndicated radio program in United States and Canada. Judges include A&R from Universal, BMG, EMI, Warner and SONY Music. ENTER NOW and get early bonuses! Please obtain the entry […]
MPMF 2005 is the Midwest’s biggest and best music festival. From September 21 – 24, Cincinnati USA will host over 250 artists from the U.S. & abroad. There will be two days of speakers, panels, workshops, mentor sessions and exhibitors. With so many artists, industry professionals and music fans… it all starts here! ATTENTION BANDS! […]
In 2005, over 12,000 independent music fans, artists, executives and industry are expected to retreat to the charming and scenic town (population only 500!) for the 3-day event featuring over one hundred (100+) of the very best independent bands from across the USA. And, as the premier Music Industry Retreat in the country, the South […]
The 4th Annual Acoustic Live songwriting competition and "acoustic" battle of the bands is now accepting submissions. 42 artists will be selected by a panel of industry professionals to showcase live for 5+ industry professionals each night and a chance to win prizes. Visit the website for more info along with a list of previous […]
Singer-Songwriter International (SSI) provides unique opportunities for American singer-songwriters who are interested in a career abroad. This fall, SSI will be selecting up to three artists for a 10-day, all expense paid tour to London. Selected performers will get the chance to perform in 6-7 clubs and venues and meet with some of England’s most […]
Emergenza is a festival where unsigned bands of all musical styles compete in elimination rounds, having the opportunity to play in major int’l venues. Top bands will be chosen for live exposure on the open air circuit throughout 12 US cities, and take part in the Vans Warped Tour, The Taubertal Open Air festival in […]
Buy Indie Music is currently accepting submissions for the Buy Indie Music Compilation – Volume 4. They will send the compilation to Major and Indie Record Labels, College and Independent radio, retail, music media and websites. Additional info can be obtained at http://www.buyindiemusic.com/compilationnewsletter.htm.
The John Lennon Songwriting Contest is open to amateur and professional songwriters who submit entries in any one of 12 categories: Rock, Country, Jazz, Pop, World, Rhythm & Blues, Hip Hop, Gospel/Inspirational, Latin, Electronic, Folk, and Children’s. Instrumental compositions are encouraged. The JLSC is open year-round and features two sessions – with 72 Finalists, 24 […]
MTV is constantly craving new music for their shows and they don’t always have giant budgets to license what they want. So they are offering something that is priceless in the end, and that is promotion for the artists! They have begun doing this in shows like Laguna Beach and PowerGirls already, it is a […]
